W L HIGGINS EL

3201 PANTHER DR BLDG #12
PARIS, TX 75460

(903)737-2081

www.northlamar.net

330 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

W.L. Higgins Elementary School is a public school located in Paris, Texas, serving as part of the North Lamar Independent School District. The school provides foundational education for young students, typically focusing on the early elementary grades. As a campus within the North Lamar district, it emphasizes a supportive academic environment designed to foster basic literacy, numeracy, and social development, preparing students for success as they transition into the upper elementary levels.

The school is deeply integrated into the North Lamar community, sharing the district’s broader mission to provide a high-quality educational experience in a smaller, community-focused setting. By prioritizing strong teacher-student relationships and core academic standards, W.L. Higgins strives to create a safe and engaging atmosphere for its young learners. For parents and community members looking for detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific academic programs, the North Lamar Independent School District’s official website serves as the primary resource for updates and institutional communication.

330

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W L HIGGINS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	63
Black	17
Asian	3
Two or More	26
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
218 (66.1%)
Hispanic
63 (19.1%)
Two or More
26 (7.9%)
Black
17 (5.2%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	NORTH LAMAR ISD
Phone:	(903)737-2081
Website:	http://www.northlamar.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 83

Kindergarten 135

Grade 1 112